The Gospel of Matthew offers us a more familiar text of the beatitudes—blessings, really—that express a new type of teaching, a faith of compassion and mercy. Luke’s version is a bit more direct than Matthew’s—he adds the “woes” to the beatitudes. Not only are the poor blessed, but the….
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This post appeared here first: Forward Day By Day – February 21, 2018
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